Memory Monday: Working on Ephesians 3

I've not made it more than a verse or two in the passage I'm memorizing. But I'm slowly getting there and will continue to work on it.

For this reason, I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to know how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

            Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:14-21)

I've been struck by the very beginning: "For this reason I kneel before the Father..." We can pray anywhere, anytime, in any posture, but Paul knelt before God to pray this prayer for his friends.

And so as I've been praying this passage for some dear friends this week, I've been on my knees. Which, once I'm down on the floor, is my favorite prayer posture. I find I don't get as distracted and my mind doesn't wander as much.

Do you have a favorite prayer posture?

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Comments

[Tammy S.]

I have a hard time with finding a way to pray and not let my mind wander. The only time I find I can focus and remain fairly focused, is when I run on our elliptical. For some reason that works for me. But I need to do better, because sometimes you just can't find an elliptical when you need to pray!

Hope you have a great Monday!

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[Marla Taviano]

Flat on the floor, face to the carpet. Ever since a Beth Moore study a couple years ago (Stepping Up maybe?), I've made it a regular habit. Especially when I desperately need an answer from God.

I've been on the floor a lot lately.

[Linda]

Joanne, This verse is very timely for us. Just yesterday, my husband preached to the church that every pastor needs his congregation to pray for him and his family and he asked them to find a place to do so at the end of the service...And so while they prayed for us, I knelt and prayed for them. I'm glad I stopped by today and saw this verse here.

Thank you!

[meredith]

In the morning laying down flat. No one taught me it just evolved naturally over a few years. Other ways in other situations, or throughout the day/evening.

[Susan]

I seem to find myself on the floor, face buried into the carpet. Alot. For some reason, the urge usually hits me in the upstairs hallway. Not sure why.

I'll be putting up my Memory Monday post on my blog in a moment. Yeah, I don't know how long it's been either.

Heart you, gf.

[~ linda]

I don't seem to have a specific, every time position or place. I pray when the Spirit leads me and that can be most anywhere or time. But I also am not disciplined in my praying. Food for thought for me. I will spend time with the verses in Ephesians. Thank you. I have posted today my memorizing.
~ linda

[Heather]

My favorite prayer posture is to be on my knees with my forehead on the floor. I always end up with carpet marks on my face, but I call them my "beauty marks" as every minute spent with the LORD makes each of us more beautiful. BTW, I love the Scripture you are memorizing... it is one of my favorites!